I would not include Hood in that company. I think Bowes will step up this year , plus Kaye if fit will be our first choice hooker pairing. Then there is Smith, who I thought had a blinder. If Smith dosnt get a run in the halves, he also looks a far better choice than Hood.

Taking the game and opposition into perspective I thought a few of our young lads were very good. Pratt,Butterworth and Windrow who didn't look out of place add Jack Law who looked like a really you g lad for an old bloke like me!

Bowes Smith went really well. Atoni looks like he could be a belter. All round good performance with decent game management. Other than the start of the second half I thought we defended well.

Yes butterworth chimed really well into the line and showed some lovely handling for the Kershaw try.
Windrow looks massive !! And along with Eseh we teally have some size comming through as forward back up.

Nope, it's still the same....Leeds are allowed to score off mile-forward passes at Headingley

Or batch and Aydin

Sorry. Maybe it's just me but Pratt didn't look like he could step in just yet. Loses a lot in size, which of course can be improved. Some nice touches and speed show he has something and will i think be special but he isn't there quite yet.
Eseh could play first team right now for me.

Probably not or only in a massive emergency. His game will be based heavily on his physicality and clearly at senior level he’s not there yet. Eseh is a freak in the nicest possible way but imo even he us probably a season off being totally ready, but all things are relative.

Which is why I think Pratt needs to work on his skills/passing and footwork until his injury body catches up. Pratt is one for the near future not now except in emergency. I like the club have an eye on the future.

Also, Eseh - it’s rare for forwards of his age to have the physicality he does. If he applies himself he could be one of the best props in the league in a few short years.

Think we really have to be patient with some of the young players…

I read a post the other day which talks about Eseh’s potential breakthrough year…. Finally!!!

As if we’ve been waiting decades for this 19 year old kid to break through! Giving kids a chance to train full time and mature alongside seasoned professionals, is not an indication of their readiness for regular first team football…

I agree. Eseh is ready to play first team, but that means play a game or two maybe more, but not front up for a whole season.
He'll develop over the next year or two.

Morgan Smith was my man of the match, very impressed.

Even Dane Windrow who seems to have been at the club a long time only turned 20 last June… and he’s growing into a fine athlete… would expect him to play a few games this year… maybe more if injuries strike

Morgan was Star of the show for me closely followed by Gaskell ,and what a mouthwatering prospect he’ll be going forwards watching the lads development within our team ,
He Looked very comfortable albeit against lesser opposition . Looking at the run out and the players still sat on the sidelines and yet to arrive , I’m more than happy with how the team is looking. Imo It’s certainly looking to me that the furore over the departing players and the stick the club got was knee jerk and somewhat unfounded, but there you are that’s fickle fans for you .

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My comments were about what was in front of him yesterday I wasn't for one minute meaning Pratt could walk into the first team. I also think Eseh has a bit to go but will get a few runs this season